Sat nav dilemma

[mkend4ll]

Ok so I have got myself a 1250gs which has the tft screen and a cradle for the nav vi. I have been messing about with the tft and enjoying being able to take and make calls, listen to music etc and the basic sat nav on the tft works but would also like to have a dedicated Sat nav especially for speed alerts and the option of loading routes etc.

I currently have a TomTom Rider 550 which is ok, preferred the software on the old version but I did try a garmin zumo I think about 10 years ago and sold it as soon as I got back from tour as I couldn’t get along with it. (Probably would of thrown it off the top of the alps had I of not needed it to get home again). But I do like the idea of being able to control the sat nav from the bike which the nav vi would allow. Also if I was to go for the TomTom would I still be able to listen to my music through the tft screen and the TomTom rider?

Anybody got any experience with both and which setup do they prefer.

 

[Blackal]

Get a S/H Nav 5 on here for around £270?

Start a WTB - see what surfaces? Nav5 operates from the thumbwheel and fits the mount - exactly as a Nav6 does. Also comes with same lifetime mapping facility.

If - you didn’t gel with it, you could probably sell it for the same as you purchased.

 

[OldSteve]

Cannot comment on the TomTom option but I have had both a Nav V and VI and find they work very well, both as standalone devices and integrated with the bike's whizz wheel. The suggestion to get a used Nav V is a good one.

 

[Wapping]

Get a S/H Nav 5 on here for around £270?

Start a WTB - see what surfaces? Nav5 operates from the thumbwheel and fits the mount - exactly as a Nav6 does. Also comes with same lifetime mapping facility.

If - you didn’t gel with it, you could probably sell it for the same as you purchased.

Good advice.

I can sell you (the OP) a Nav V for £260, matching the price of two sold recently.

I will bring the maps up to date and install the latest software.

PM if you want to go ahead, as I have also advertised it elsewhere.

 

[Blackal]

I don't think I would look beyond Wapping's offer, TBH.

 

[john-g]

Until I came over to BMW 18 months ago I always used and was happy with TomTom and the 550 due to its software and ease of use.

Since buying the GS and now GSA with their Garmin Cradle and integration I bought a Nav6 and appreciate the Thumbwheel integration, but do find the software clunky compared to TomTom, especially downloading routes from MyRouteApp.

I still take the 550 away with me as a back-up when on tour just in case the Garmin crashes.

One word of warning for others with the TomTom - Don't update any of the software if you get a message come up while away from home. I did this and lost the WiFi connection part way though, this caused the 550 to crash and tell me there were no maps loaded, but luckily had a back-up Sat-Nav with me!

 

[mkend4ll]

Cannot comment on the TomTom option but I have had both a Nav V and VI and find they work very well, both as standalone devices and integrated with the bike's whizz wheel. The suggestion to get a used Nav V is a good one.

Ok can you tell me what the difference is between the two?

 

[OldSteve]

Biggest difference is the screen - the VI has a much clearer screen that does not reflect as much as the V and also has a faster processor and more internal memory, but since you can add a memory card to both it is not a big deal and I've not noticed any real difference in performance between them. Functionally they are both the same.

 

[Wapping]

Ok can you tell me what the difference is between the two?

I have owned and regularly used Garmin GPS devices since God knows when.

There is not a whole heap of hands-on real life difference between the V and VI. The V is no slouch at recalculation and its screen is fine. Both devices only really have a problem (it’s not a large one) when a bright sun is coming streaming across your shoulder from behind. The mistake bods sometimes make is that they think increasing the brightness of the screen fixes it. It doesn’t, it makes it worse as it in bleaches out more. The truth is nobody (at least nobody with any sense) rides along with their eyes glued to the screen. Nor do they ride along all day every day with a bright sun streaming in over their shoulder. Just shift a bit in the seat (adventure rider style) to put the screen into a little bit of shade if you really cannot see it.

The V requires an SD card if you need to load the full detailed maps of Europe; useful if you intend to go from the north of Finland to the tip of Italy, via Dublin and Gibraltar. Less so if you do not.

They weigh near enough the same (I haven’t weighed them but I bet some sad sap has) and their dimensions are the same, give or take a fraction. Both will fit into a standard BMW / Garmin cradle and both will work from the whirly wheel thing. One is now much cheaper than the other. Many bods on this site swear blind that the V is better than the VI.... they also swear a lot. A similar number of bods were convinced that the 550 was streets ahead of the 660 (which did have some software problems when it first launched) but the 660 is still highly recommended on this site. Go figure, as the Americans say.

 

[Tractors are go]

If, I maybe so bold as to the OP, buy Wappings Satnav.

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[Deleted account 250319001]

The Nav VI is miles ahead for usability and functions due to the wider, faster BT . If you can stretch to the 6, get the 6.
Music streaming direct from Nav
Live radar screen & weather
Full connection with TFT . Headset etc
Faster , smoother processor, makes a difference for general use and map scrolling.
Many on here will tell you a certain unit is better without any real knowledge or even having used one.
Get the 6

 

[mkend4ll]

Ok I have taken the advice of the forum and agreed to purchase nav v from Wapping. Have now agreed a sale for my 550 on eBay as well so all is good. Is it worth me getting one of those anti glare screen covers or are they just a gimmick?

 

[mkend4ll]

The Nav VI is miles ahead for usability and functions due to the wider, faster BT . If you can stretch to the 6, get the 6.
Music streaming direct from Nav
Live radar screen & weather
Full connection with TFT . Headset etc
Faster , smoother processor, makes a difference for general use and map scrolling.
Many on here will tell you a certain unit is better without any real knowledge or even having used one.
Get the 6

Thanks post was a little late as agreed to buy the nav v now. Taken advice off Blackal (post no. 2) if I don’t get on with it I could probably sell it again for what I have paid.

 

[Deleted account 250319001]

Thanks post was a little late as agreed to buy the nav v now. Taken advice off Blackal (post no. 2) if I don’t get on with it I could probably sell it again for what I have paid.

You will, The Nav 5 is a great unit. But just not as good as the newer 6. Good luck.

 

[Tractors are go]

Having a Garmin on the bike but a TomTom in the car, (I'm two faced) they both have their pro's and con's.

The VI is an improvement over the V, is it worth the extra, hmmm.

All depends on how often you use the extra bells and whistles and only you know that.

You are correct however, you'll have no problem selling the V if it doesn't fully meet your needs.

Don't forget read the manual, lots of YouTube videos to help you get the most from your new Satnav.

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[Wapping]

Ok I have taken the advice of the forum and agreed to purchase nav v from Wapping. Have now agreed a sale for my 550 on eBay as well so all is good. Is it worth me getting one of those anti glare screen covers or are they just a gimmick?

On its way as we speak.

 

[roundincircles]

The reason I migrated from Tom Tom to Garmin is that you can avoid automatic route recalculation on the Garmin.

If you tour and want to stay on a particular route this is essential for me. In the settings on Garmin, you can place the recalculate button on the screen .

Then when off route you can scroll out with the thumb wheel to see if there is and obvious way to rejoin your route or , alternartively, recalculate. The choice is yours.

This may have changed with current Tom Toms